A Roman city frozen by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Address: Via Villa dei Misteri 2, Pompei
On 24 August 79 AD (some evidence suggests October), Vesuvius erupted and covered Pompeii in metres of ash, preserving the city and its people.
Excavations began in 1748. Today you can walk the Forum, the Amphitheatre, the House of the Faun and see plaster casts of victims. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
March to May and September to October.
At opening, before the heat and crowds.
Free entry on the first Sunday of the month (very busy).
Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.
3–5 hours.
A guide helps you understand the ruins.
Partly; the stone streets are uneven.
